AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety Drones: Guam Customs says its drone unit helped GPD in recent searches. The agency has eight drones and 15 certified pilots to support law enforcement and emergency response. Island Research: UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects addressing environmental challenges in Guam, the CNMI and the Freely Associated States. Fisheries Education: UOG and Reef Pursuit International launched a year-round program combining fisheries science, traditional knowledge, ocean safety and responsible fishing; Kevin Rivera is its first fellow. Ocean Mapping: NOAA says 111,870 square miles of seafloor around Guam and the CNMI have been mapped—more than 95% of their combined waters. The data will support research and may inform mineral leasing, drawing objections from Chamorro advocates over consultation and cultural heritage. Autonomous Flight: The Air Force added funding for Joby Aviation’s autonomous aircraft and Pacific testing. Its system has previously operated a cargo plane remotely from Guam during military exercises.
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